0x904 Extended Error Code 0x7 Exclusive — Remote Desktop Connection Error Code

Log into the remote server (via a console or alternative remote tool). Press , type certlm.msc , and press Enter . Navigate to Remote Desktop > Certificates .

This is particularly common on Azure VMs where the MachineKeys folder becomes corrupt, preventing new certificate generation. Step-by-Step Solutions 1. Renew Expired RDP Certificates Log into the remote server (via a console

Ensure both and Remote Desktop (WebSocket) are checked for Private and Public networks. This is particularly common on Azure VMs where

Choose and enter: Rename-Item -path "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA\MachineKeys" -NewName "MachineKeys_old" Reboot the server from the portal. 3. Configure Firewall Exceptions Ensure that both the client and host allow RDP traffic. Log into the remote server (via a console

Navigate to .

Open as Administrator and run: Restart-Service TermService -Force

For users seeing this error on Azure Virtual Machines, renaming the key store folder can force Windows to rebuild the certificate environment. In the , go to your VM and select Run command .